BBL Photofacial

BBL is not a laser; it is a high-intensity light therapy. It delivers pulses of light energy to gently heat the upper layers of your skin. The light energy targets specific pigments- such as the red in broken capillaries or the brown in sunspots. The targets absorb the light and are destroyed, while the surrounding skin remains intact

Most patients describe the sensation as a “warm rubber band snap.” You will see a bright flash of light (even with eye protection on). Because of the integrated sapphire cooling tip, the procedure is very tolerable and usually does not require numbing cream, though it can be provided for sensitive areas

BBL Photofacial is a safe, non-invasive, and gentle procedure with minimal side effects for most skin types and tones. However, it is generally not recommended for people who are at the end of the Fitzpatrick scale as the treatment may target not only the unwanted excess melanin, but also your natural skin tone. We also do not recommend BBL Photofacial for patients with melasma. For patients with darker skin tones and/or melasma, we recommend Moxi laser treatment instead is safe for all skin types, all year round

After treating pigmented spots (brown spots), they will initially turn darker. Within a few days, they will rise to the surface of the skin and look like tiny coffee grounds. Do not scrub them off! They will naturally flake off within 7 to 10 days (for the face) or 2 weeks (for the body), revealing clear, even-toned skin underneath

There is zero downtime with a BBL photofacial. You may have some mild redness for an hour or two after the session, and your freckles will darken, but you can apply makeup and return to work or social activities immediately

Number of treatments required depends on the skin condition and the desire results. While one session is beneficial, we typically recommend an initial series of 3 sessions (spaced out by 4-6 weeks) to reach optimal results and then quarterly maintenance thereafter

For patients who desire anti-aging benefits of BBL, we recommend quarterly treatments

Most patients will see the results in 1-2 weeks following the treatment but it will take up to 1 month to see peak results

Results will last up to 6-12 months after a series of initial treatments. Longevity can vary depending on patients’ skin conditions and lifestyle

AT U Med Spa, we provide BBL HERO, which is a more advanced version of the traditional BBL Photofacial. BBL HERO stands for Broadband Light High Energy Rapid Output. BBL HERO delivers 4x the speed, 3x the peak power, and 2x the cooling effect of traditional BBL which means faster, more effective, and more comfortable treatments

While BBL and IPL both use non-invasive light waves to treat a variety of skin concerns, BBL is considered a more advanced version of the IPL. It targets imperfections deeper into the skin layer using high-intensity light waves. This advanced technology also allows for minimal pain, downtime, and side effects. BBL is also the only treatment that is clinically proven to alter the gene expressions to reverse the signs of aging. With consistent BBL treatments, patients can prevent, maintain, and reverse the aging process scientifically

In very broad terms, BBL Photofacial treats tone while Moxi treats texture

BBL Photofacial uses light waves to target pigmentation including sun spots, redness, and broken capillaries. It can also treat acne and improve overall skin quality

Moxi is a gentle laser that resurfaces the skin and provide rejuvenation without the excessive downtime of a fully ablative laser treatment. It is the only treatment can safely treat pigmentation for all skin types including the darker skin and patients with melasma. Moxi helps improve skin texture, appearance of pores, fine lines, and dark spots leaving your skin looking healthier and more vibrant

For best results, most of our patients combine BBL Photofacial and Moxi laser in the same session